Operation Section
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HOW TO USE PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
•DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or enclosure.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around pressure washer including overhead, for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 9). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
Figure 9 — Pressure Washer Clearance
Typical Pressure |
Washer Shown |
Exhaust Port |
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions
1.Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.8 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.
2.Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” for illustrations.
3.Make sure unit is in a level position.
4.Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump. Turn ON water.
CAUTION
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
5.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 10). Tighten by hand.
Figure 10 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
6.Choose ProjectPro™ nozzle you want to use, pull back on collar of nozzle extension, insert nozzle and release collar.Tug on nozzle to make sure it is securely in place (Figure 11). See “How to Use ProjectPro™ Nozzle System”.
Figure 11 - Attaching ProjectPro™ Nozzle to Nozzle Extension
7.Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure 12).
Figure 12 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Safety Latch
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